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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,924.85, 13,392.72 and 3,085.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,924.85, 13,392.72 and 3,085.56 is: 4,630.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,924.85 : 13,392.72 = 3,085.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,924.85/13,392.72 = 3,085.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,924.85x = 13,392.72 × 3,085.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,924.85x = 41,324,041.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,324,041.12/8,924.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,630.22

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